API QA Lead

Job-ID: 413962Sector: Technology and ITLocation: Seattle, WAContract: ContractPosted: 2026-10-07Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client is seeking an API QA Lead to join their team. As an API QA Lead, you will be part of the Quality Engineering workstream supporting the modernization of the Costcos Global Membership Platform. The ideal candidate will have strong test strategy leadership, customer-facing governance, and defect and release readiness accountability which will align successfully in the organization.Job Title:API QA LeadLocation:Seattle, Washington (Onsite)What's the Job?Lead API Quality Engineering for migration-focused validation of up to 257 in-scope APIs and repositories across planned migration waves. Serve as the primary testing point of contact for Costco QE, architects, application teams, Apigee teams, platform teams, and the offshore QE team. Ensure testing stays aligned to agreed SOW boundaries, including API integration testing, API-level regression checks, and limited API performance testing. Own test governance: scope alignment, readiness reviews, defect governance, quality reporting, and production-readiness recommendations. Provide quality-based recommendations for migration-wave progression, including risk reviews, Go/No-Go discussions, and timely clarification coordination.What's Needed?10+ years of Quality Engineering experience, including API, integration, or cloud-modernization testing. Proven experience leading customer-facing QE governance for large, multi-team migration or transformation programs. Hands-on experience with REST APIs, microservices, Azure, AKS, APIM or Apigee, CI/CD, and production-release governance. Knowledge of JWT, OAuth 2.0, Entra ID, RBAC, and API security validation. Experience defining API performance-test scope, NFRs, and readiness criteria is preferred; strong stakeholder management and analytical reporting skills are required.What's in it for me?Opportunity to lead quality engineering governance for a high-impact platform modernization program. Visibility with key stakeholders across onshore and offshore teams during North America business hours. Accountability for test strategy, quality gates, defect governance, and production-readiness recommendations. Clear focus on migration-wave validation, traceability, and evidence-based decision making. Motivating chance to drive alignment, risk management, and quality outcomes across complex API ecosystems.Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly PayIf this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.Application Notes (Required):Possible 3 Month CTH (Confidential submission; do not re-post). Onsite work site: Seattle, WA USA. 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